I understand the procedure has changed since I was released. I got "up to" $200.00 in cash, which turned out to be closer to $150.00, and the remainder was mailed to me at the HWH by check within a week. I have read that they are now given a prepaid visa or MC for their entire account balance as they walk out of the prison.

The best way to find out for sure the policy at that prison is to have him ask someone in his unit team.

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The BOP at most facilities now provide a visa debit card with the balance of inmate account funds deposited to that account. I. believe the maximum for the card is $500, and any balance above that is mailed to you. It's a very handy thing to have a working Visa card walking out the door!

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Do they also "pay" you up until your last day of work? Not that the $.12/hour my husband makes will ever amount to anything - I think last month he made around $13 for the month, but if he's earned it, he should get paid right up until the day he leaves.

He just switched jobs from the kitchen to education, so hopefully he will actually be getting a raise! Hah, not like making $.13/hr will matter anyway. Pride more than anything!